HP · 2024
HP Victus 16
2024
An RTX 4060 gaming laptop from around 1099 dollars with slotted RAM and a 144 Hz panel.
from € 1.199 $1,099 RRP
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- Best for gaming creative work programming
- Linux: minor fixes
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on speed and value, with no category below average.
- Battery 5/10
- Display 6/10
- Build 6/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 8/10
- Value 8/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- 144Hz screen, smoother motion
- RAM is user-upgradeable
Watch for
- NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
- Heavy at 2.39 kg for daily carry
Linux
Works · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: medium · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : needs tweak
- Suspend : needs tweak
Raptor Lake HX plus an Ada RTX 4060, so it is a hybrid-graphics gaming laptop. Install the proprietary nvidia driver, then decide between on-demand PRIME and full dGPU.
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The MUX is fixed in hybrid on most SKUs. Suspend can hang on resume unless nvidia power management is enabled. Webcam is a normal UVC unit. No fingerprint reader on this chassis as far as we can tell.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (8 GB, 120 W) |
| RAM | 16 GB (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 16.1" 1920x1080 @ 144Hz, 300 nitsfine indoors, dim in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 2.39 kgheavy for daily carry |
| Battery | 70 Wh, around 5 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the HP Victus 16 (2024) work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Ubuntu LTS). Raptor Lake HX plus an Ada RTX 4060, so it is a hybrid-graphics gaming laptop.
- What does the HP Victus 16 (2024) cost?
- RRP is about 1099 USD (1199 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the HP Victus 16 (2024) good for gaming?
- For gaming we score it 8/10 on value and 8/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the HP Victus 16 (2024)?
- 2.39 kg (5.27 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 70 Wh pack, around 5 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 5/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.
Ready to buy the HP Victus 16 (2024)?
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from € 1.199 $1,099 RRP
Check price on AmazonShown in EURUSD, switch with the currency toggle in the header. This is an indicative RRP, not a live price.
As an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via this link may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-18.
